Identification of immune genes and proteins involved in the response of bovine mammary tissue to <it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mastitis in dairy cattle results from infection of mammary tissue by a range of micro-organisms but principally coliform bacteria and Gram positive bacteria such as <it>Staphylococcus aureus</it>. The former species are o...

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Main Authors: Vuocolo Tony, Gray Christian P, Donaldson Laurelea, Lutzow Ylva, Pearson Roger D, Reverter Antonio, Byrne Keren A, Sheehy Paul A, Windon Ross, Tellam Ross L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/18